Definitions

shameful

[sheym-fuhl] / ˈʃeɪm fəl /

ADJECTIVE

atrocious; disreputable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dastardly disgraceful embarrassing flagrant heinous humiliating ignominious immoral indecent outrageous reprehensible scandalous shocking sinful vile

WEAK

base carnal contemptible corrupt debauched degrading diabolical dishonorable drunken immodest impure infamous intemperate lewd low mean mortifying notorious obscene opprobrious profligate reprobate ribald shaming unbecoming unclean unworthy villainous vulgar wicked

Antonyms

STRONGEST

chaste good kind magnificent mild moral pure respectable virtuous wonderful

WEAK

reputable

Example Sentences

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But Vladyslav Heraskevych, a Ukrainian winter athlete in the sport of skeleton, called the IOC’s move “a shameful decision.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

Underlying this road map is the idea that wanting to be comfortable is shameful.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

"The prime minister will have more to say on this shameful period in our history, reflecting the gravity of what has happened," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

All of that is shameful, and deeply contrary to the supposed traditions of international sport.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

We are not thieves or shameful or something to be hidden away.

From "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson

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